Thursday, April 18, 2002

Ohio Birding Update At least 16 species of warblers are being reported in Shawnee St Forest. Wood thrushes and vireos are being reported in southern Ohio. The most notable bird reported on 4-17-2 was a black-throated grey warbler near Columbus. Vic reported that he counted over 1000 broadwing hawks and seven ospreys from the Magee tower on Tuesday 4-16-2 between 10:00 A.M. and Noon. On Monday 4-15-2 seven species of warblers were reported at Magee. A blue-winged warbler and a scarlet tanager have been reported this week at the Winter Garden park in Bowling Green. A blue heron was reported on 4-16-2 near Magee.